Turning 30 not traumatic for Backe
Published 4/5/2008 by Alyson Footer at Major League Baseball News
Astros right-hander Brandon Backe planned a quiet celebration of his 30th birthday Saturday night, as he is scheduled to start against the Cubs on Sunday afternoon.
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